megadallion's review against another edition
4.0
Oh, snap!
That was all I could think after finishing this book. I can't believe what happened and I can't believe they made it into such a huge cliffhanger, but I'm definitely hanging on the edge of my seat to know what happens next. It seems like it's been forever since I read Book Six (actually I guess it's only been like five months), so my poor crappy memory failed me a few times when trying to recall who some of the characters were and how some of them had died in previous books (the show and the books are starting to mesh and become muddled for me). It started to come back to me as I read further though, so I think I'm all caught up again. I think I might actually have to find the comic book version of the next issue just so I know how this cliffhanger turns out. I don't think I can wait another six months for the next hardcover to be published.
Anyway, lots and lots of zombies in this one. They're no longer acting weird and keeling over like they were in Book Six, but maybe the next issues will get back to exploring that tangent. Gabriel the preacher still seems like kind of a pointless character, but that just might be because of my personal views on religion. He's just not developed enough as a character to really make an impact on the story if the writers are actually trying to make a statement on religion in an apocalypse setting like I think they're trying to do (aside from the obvious questioning of one's faith when faced with certain peril, which they've definitely touched on). Rick's monologue toward the end was especially amazing though. The book is really starting to hit home the idea that man is the monster in this situation, not the undead, and I love that message.
The only thing I might have a problem with in this book is what they might do with this humongous spoiler. So don't click on this part if you don't want to ruin the whole series for yourself. Don't say I didn't warn you!
That was all I could think after finishing this book. I can't believe what happened and I can't believe they made it into such a huge cliffhanger, but I'm definitely hanging on the edge of my seat to know what happens next. It seems like it's been forever since I read Book Six (actually I guess it's only been like five months), so my poor crappy memory failed me a few times when trying to recall who some of the characters were and how some of them had died in previous books (the show and the books are starting to mesh and become muddled for me). It started to come back to me as I read further though, so I think I'm all caught up again. I think I might actually have to find the comic book version of the next issue just so I know how this cliffhanger turns out. I don't think I can wait another six months for the next hardcover to be published.
Anyway, lots and lots of zombies in this one. They're no longer acting weird and keeling over like they were in Book Six, but maybe the next issues will get back to exploring that tangent. Gabriel the preacher still seems like kind of a pointless character, but that just might be because of my personal views on religion. He's just not developed enough as a character to really make an impact on the story if the writers are actually trying to make a statement on religion in an apocalypse setting like I think they're trying to do (aside from the obvious questioning of one's faith when faced with certain peril, which they've definitely touched on). Rick's monologue toward the end was especially amazing though. The book is really starting to hit home the idea that man is the monster in this situation, not the undead, and I love that message.
The only thing I might have a problem with in this book is what they might do with this humongous spoiler. So don't click on this part if you don't want to ruin the whole series for yourself. Don't say I didn't warn you!
Spoiler
Part of Carl's freakin face got shot off and yet the doctor was acting like there was some hope of him pulling through. In the illustration it looked like his right ear, eye, and a big chunk of his brain had been blown out and were completely missing. How the hell are they going to bring Carl back when part of his brain and head are missing?! He has to be dead, right? Or at least brain dead? Agh, the suspense!l1brarygirl's review against another edition
5.0
OH DANG - things JUST GOT INTERESTING AGAIN!!
Book One (Issues #1-12) - ★★★★☆
Book Two (Issues #13-24) - ★★★★★
Book Three (Issues #25-36) - ★★★★★
Book Four (Issues #37-48) - ★★★★☆
Book Five (Issues #49-60) - ★★★★★
Book Six (Issues #61-72) - ★★★★★
Book One (Issues #1-12) - ★★★★☆
Book Two (Issues #13-24) - ★★★★★
Book Three (Issues #25-36) - ★★★★★
Book Four (Issues #37-48) - ★★★★☆
Book Five (Issues #49-60) - ★★★★★
Book Six (Issues #61-72) - ★★★★★
bloodravenlib's review against another edition
4.0
It may start a bit slow, but once the pace picks up, it does not let go until the very end, and then it leaves you in quite the cliffhanger. I won't spoil it, but I will say it goes back the author's ability to remind us that no one, no one at all, is safe in the world of the Walking Dead. For those of you keeping track, this volume covers issues 73 to 84. This is the continuation of the community arc storyline. We learn that living inside walls can be dangerous, at times, maybe even more so than outside, but the outside world is still out there. You really can't forget that and get complacent. And once again, it turns out the real monsters may well be other people. If you are a fan of the series, you will not be disappointed. I am certainly going to be waiting for the next volume.
And on a note, if you have seen the show, keep in mind the show is not really keeping close to the comic books. Personally, I am preferring the comics. I think Kirkman may have sold out a bit given some of the pretty major changes, which I guess are made to make a TV show more alluring to people not familiar with the source. Still, I prefer the books.
And on a note, if you have seen the show, keep in mind the show is not really keeping close to the comic books. Personally, I am preferring the comics. I think Kirkman may have sold out a bit given some of the pretty major changes, which I guess are made to make a TV show more alluring to people not familiar with the source. Still, I prefer the books.
lottareadsbooks's review against another edition
3.0
3,5 tähteä.
Loppu oli jotain.. En olisi arvannut näin tapahtuvan.
Deadlinen lähestyessä tartuin tähän vihdoin ja lukasin rannalla ollessani. Mikään ei hirveästi koskettanut johtuen varmasti siitä, että edellisen osan lukemisesta on aikaa ja olin unohtanut paljon. On tämä silti viihdyttävää lukemista ja tykkään kyllä sarjakuvista paljon enemmän kuin TV-sarjasta. Nyt vaan pohdin, että mistä seuraavat osat. Hankintapyyntö ei ainakaan vielä ole mennyt kirjastolle läpi, enkä raaskisi itse näitä ostaa.
Loppu oli jotain.. En olisi arvannut näin tapahtuvan.
Deadlinen lähestyessä tartuin tähän vihdoin ja lukasin rannalla ollessani. Mikään ei hirveästi koskettanut johtuen varmasti siitä, että edellisen osan lukemisesta on aikaa ja olin unohtanut paljon. On tämä silti viihdyttävää lukemista ja tykkään kyllä sarjakuvista paljon enemmän kuin TV-sarjasta. Nyt vaan pohdin, että mistä seuraavat osat. Hankintapyyntö ei ainakaan vielä ole mennyt kirjastolle läpi, enkä raaskisi itse näitä ostaa.
kylemfox's review against another edition
3.0
Took a little break while moving between states and libraries. That may be why this only got a couple less stars, but this one seemed to drag a bit.
geo_ix's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars but I'm rating it a 5 because so far this ones been the best, but it's been the best because of all the ones before it. My heart was actually racing during this book. And I know bits and pieces because of the show but there was still enough difference that it's not the same to me, just similar. And now I'm super bummed because the next one isn't in the library at the moment, and I think they only have the next few anyway so I won't be able to continue straight away.